Former CEO Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was only filed to help Embracer
Bobby Kotick, the former CEO of Activision Blizzard, claims that a lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of the company was intended to benefit Embracer. He alleges that the lawsuit was designed to hinder Activision's growth and recruitment efforts. Embracer has denied these claims, stating they do not require assistance from a Swedish pension fund to compete with Activision.
- ▪Kotick claims the lawsuit was aimed at helping Embracer increase its market presence at Activision's expense.
- ▪The lawsuit was filed by the Swedish pension fund Sjunde AP-Fonden in late 2022.
- ▪Embracer has denied any collaboration with the pension fund regarding the lawsuit.
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Home News Former CEO Bobby Kotick claims lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision was only filed to help Embracer "This lawsuit was aimed to help Embracer increase its foothold in the California market at the expense of Activision." Image credit: Activision Blizzard / Eurogamer <img alt="Vikki Blake avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/1533038852.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="180" height="179" > News by Vikki Blake Contributor Published on May 23, 2026 Ex-Activision Blizzard boss Bobby Kotick has claimed that a lawsuit opposing Microsoft's acquisition of the Call of Duty maker for $67.8bn was allegedly designed to "help pave the way for Embracer to increase its foothold in the…
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